cAnberrA institute oF technology, AustrAliAn cAPitAl territory
10 reasons to choose cit...
1. Established in 1928 with over 80 years experience
2. Over 30,000 enrolments annually
3. Host to over 1500 international students
from more than 86 countries
4. More than 500 courses
5. Four large campuses located across Canberra
6. Offers Certificate to Bachelor Degree
level qualifications
7. 90% of TAFE graduates in Canberra are employed
or undertaking further training within six months
of completing their program*
8. Winner of the ‘ACT’s Large Training Organisation
of the Year’ award for 2007, 2008 and 2009
9. Finalist in the 2009 Australian Export Awards
10. Achieved ‘Training Excellence – Gold’ in 2008**
*Source: National Centre for Vocational Education
Research (NCVER) **‘ Training Excellence – Gold’ is the highest
ranking against the national Australian Quality Training
Framework excellence criteria. CIT is one of the first training
providers to achieve this level of recognition.
Each year, the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT )
offers almost 500 programs to more than 30,000
students. CIT has four campuses and two Flexible
Learning Centres located in various suburbs across
Australia’s capital city – Canberra. Courses are
offered to international students at the three largest
CIT campuses: Reid, Bruce and Woden.
The first international student began at CIT in 1988.
Since then the numbers have grown substantially
to approximately 1500 international students. CIT
prides itself on offering a multicultural environment
with international students representing more than
80 different countries.
business and industry partnerships
CIT programs are designed for people who want
to study for a career, gain new skills, change
careers and/or prepare for further study. CIT
teaches industry-relevant knowledge and skills
that are practical and up to date with the latest
technology and trends. We have a strong reputation
domestically and internationally with business
and industry endorsing CIT’s programs. These
partnerships assist with student employment and
work experience.
At CIT we have a supportive and dynamic learning
environment with practical classes. Teachers are in
touch with their students and learning is interactive
and challenging. We acknowledge previous study
and experience through our recognition process.
Credit transfers are also in place offering study
pathways to leading Australian universities.
we offer international students:
• Foundation studies
• English
• Nationally accredited Certificates, Diplomas and
Advanced Diploma
• Associate Degrees
• Bachelor Degrees
• Pathway opportunities to various Australian
universities, including the University of Canberra,
the Australian National University, and Charles
Sturt University
choose from over 100 programs
International students have the opportunity to choose
from over 100 programs in the following areas:
• Business and Information Services
• Community Care and Social Work
• Design, Music and Communication
• English
• Environment and Spatial Information
• Hairdressing and Beauty
• Health and Fitness
• Information Technology
• Science, Forensic and Engineering
• Tourism and Hotel Management ■
renowned training in Australia’s capital city
the canberra institute of technology has proudly delivered high quality vocational education and training to the Australian capital territory
and regions since 2 may 1928. over 80 years later, it remains a leader in technical and Further education (tAFe).
‘Teachers are in touch
with their students and
learning is interactive
and challenging.’
above: CIT is in Canberra, Australia’s capital
city, home to the Australian Parliament and
national centres. top: CIT prides itself on
offering a multicultural environment with
international students representing more
than 80 different countries.
‘CIT teaches industry-
relevant knowledge and
skills that are practical and
up to date with the latest
technology and trends.’
Find out more
Visit our website to discover how you
can study at the renowned CIT in
Australia’s Capital City.
Web: www.cit.edu.au/international
cricos no: 00001K
CIT has a strong international community that enables
you to get to know people from all around
the world! This is the same in classes and
you definitely get a lot of real practice.
Leonor Dufoo Ochoa, Mexico
Studying CIT’s Diploma of Events
8 reasons to choose the
Canberra Institute of Technology...
1. Established in 1928 with over 80 years experience
2. Over 30,000 enrolments annually
3. Host to over 1500 international students from more than 80 countries
4. 90% of TAFE graduates in Canberra are employed, or undertaking
further training, within six months of completing their program
5. Four large campuses located across Canberra
6. Offers Certificate to Bachelor Degree level qualifications
7. Winner of the ‘ACT’s Large Training Organisation of the Year’ award
for 2007, 2008 and 2009
8. Finalist in the 2009 Australian Export Awards
CRICOS No. 00001K
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